INCREASE IN GALWAY ADULT ADHD CASES

Date Published: 20-Jan-2012

A support group for adults with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is to be set up in Galway following an increase in the number of related cases here.

The initiative is spearheaded by INCADDS – the Irish National Council of AD/HD Support Group, which is headquartered in Ballybane in the city.

The group is highlighting the lack of public services available to adults who wish to avail of a diagnosis for the disorder.

The adult ADHD support group will hold its first meeting on Wednesday week February 1st at the INCADDS Ballybane Enterprise Centre from 7.30.

Rose Kavanagh of the INCADDS Galway HQ says the government needs to address the issue following its committment to invest in mental health